As Sri Lanka faces increasing scrutiny for its increasing military presence in the Tamil homeland, Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake greeted the newly appointed heads of Sri Lanka’s tri-forces.
Whilst meeting with the new commanders, Dissanayake awarded them with a ceremonial token. The issue of increasing militarisation across the Tamil homeland was not broached.
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Sri Lankan militarisation continues in the Tamil homeland
Sri Lanka’s security forces continue heavy militarisation of the North
Both the Navy and Army commanders were appointed earlier this year.
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Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Over the years, Sri Lanka has faced increasing pressure to deliver accountability for the war crimes committed by its military during the brutal armed conflict. States such as the US and Canada, have already imposed sanctions on officials linked to war crimes including former army chief Shavendra Silva and former presidents Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Tamil survivor communities persist in their calls for accountability and justice for crimes committed and for an end to continued military occupation of their land. However, during the election campaign Dissanayake made clear that he had no interest in punishing prior atrocities committed by the military.
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